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How Long Does Shrimp Last?

How long does shrimp last? The shelf life of shrimp depends on a variety of factors, such as the sell by date, the preparation method and how they were stored. Shrimp are full of protein, low in calories, easy to cook and so versatile in recipes that they are even delicious all by themselves served hot or cold.

So, how long do shrimp last? When properly stored, the shelf life of fresh shrimp past its sell by date is approximately ...

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Shrimp Expiration Date

	Pantry	Fridge	Freezer
	Past Printed Date	Past Printed Date	Past Printed Date
Fresh Shrimp (Shelled) lasts for	--	1-2 Days	6-9 Months
Fresh Shrimp (Shell On) lasts for	--	2-3 Days	9-12 Months
Cooked Shrimp lasts for	--	3-4 Days	6-9 Months
Frozen Shrimp lasts for	--	4-5 Days	9-12 Months
Canned Shrimp lasts for	6-8 Months	6-8 Months	9-12 Months (No can)

Of course, shrimp lasts for a shorter period of time if it is not stored properly. But remember that shrimp, like a lot of other proteins, usually has a sell by date and not a use by date or expiration date. Because of this distinction, you may safely use it to compliment your favorite meals even after the sell by date has lapsed.

How to tell if Shrimp is bad, rotten or spoiled?

Practicing proper hygiene and food safety techniques will help prevent foodborne illness.

Although not a perfect test, your senses are usually the most reliable instruments to tell if it has gone bad. Some common traits of bad shrimp are a slimy flesh and a fishy smell.

There are, of course, certain health risks associated with spoiled foods so always remember to practice food safety and enjoy your foods before their shelf life has expired!

How to store Shrimp to extend its shelf life?

You can help shrimp keep fresh longer by storing it in your refrigerator immediately after purchase. Once prepared, shrimp should be stored in a tightly closed container to keep out moisture and other contaminants. For a long-term option, you can freeze your shrimp while preserving its taste if you use a freezer safe container.

Some benefits of proper food storage include eating healthier, cutting food costs and helping the environment by avoiding waste.

How long is Shrimp good for when prepared in a dish?

How long does shrimp last? That depends. How long does wine last? In general, it is one of the quickest expiring ingredients in a dish but lasts only as long as the quickest expiring ingredient in the recipe.

What are our shelf life resources?

In determining how long Shrimp lasts, our content incorporates research from multiple resources, including the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Food & Drug Administration. In addition, we scoured the web for informative articles and reports related to food safety, food storage and the shelf life of Shrimp.

*An important note about expiration dates...

Although the Shrimp shelf life information on Eat By Date is generally reliable, please remember that individual cases will vary and that our advice should only be taken as an opinion and not a replacement for your health care professional. Please eat responsibly!